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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 994.26, 1,490.60 and 500.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 994.26, 1,490.60 and 500.40 is: 750.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    994.26 : 1,490.60 = 500.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    994.26/1,490.60 = 500.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    994.26x = 1,490.60 × 500.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    994.26x = 745,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745,893.74/994.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750.20

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